The Reader (2008)
Overview
The story of Michael Berg, a German lawyer who, as a teenager in the late 1950s, had an affair with an older woman, Hanna, who then disappeared only to resurface years later as one of the defendants in a war crimes trial stemming from her actions as a concentration camp guard late in the war. He alone realizes that Hanna is illiterate and may be concealing that fact at the expense of her freedom.
Where to watch The Reader
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Britbox, Lionsgate+, Howdy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Hollywood Suite, Lionsgate+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Lionsgate+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | Neon TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | — |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +6 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +6 |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Italy | Lionsgate+ | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Reader in 39 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Reader about?
The story of Michael Berg, a German lawyer who, as a teenager in the late 1950s, had an affair with an older woman, Hanna, who then disappeared only to resurface years later as one of the defendants in a war crimes trial stemming from her actions as a concentration camp guard late in the war. He alone realizes that Hanna is illiterate and may be concealing that fact at the expense of her freedom. The Reader is a Drama, Romance movie, released on 2008-12-10, runtime 124 minutes.
Is The Reader worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Reader 7.5 out of 10 from 3,518 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Reader?
In the United States, The Reader streams on Britbox, Lionsgate+ and Howdy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Stephen Daldry
Cast
- Ralph Fiennes as Michael Berg
- Kate Winslet as Hanna Schmitz
- David Kross as Young Michael Berg
- Lena Olin as Rose Mather
- Bruno Ganz as Professor Rohl
- Jeanette Hain as Brigitte
- Hannah Herzsprung as Julia
- Karoline Herfurth as Marthe
- Volker Bruch as Dieter Spenz
- Alexandra Maria Lara as Young Ilana Mather
- Fabian Busch as Hanna's Defense Council
- Vijessna Ferkic as Sophie
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Sources
Details and the 7.5/10 rating from The Reader on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.